Iconography: Christopher Isherwood

Put In My Place

Want/Need: Nautical + Wildlife + Etsy

Custom Painting on a Nautical Map via Etsy.

Martha Stewart's Cooking School

Want/Need: The Hill-Side Blanket Lining Tie

The Hill-Side has whipped up this little treasure which would go perfectly with a blue collar. Har har. I'm a huge fan of textured ties as proven by the rare wearing of my repp and silk collections. My shirts usually have texture too and it's often jarring to pair denim, chambray or wool with silk. So I stick with knits and woolens and this would be a very welcome addition indeed. Very high on the list this morning.

Anchor Bottle Opener, Maison Midi at American Rag Cie.
Tramp Art Frame, The Estate of Sheilah Warner.
Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid promo, Melrose Trading Post.
"Hot Stuff" Trivet, Gift from the Commodore.
Corona Familiar bottle, the side of the road.

The Grey Flannel Suit

I'm highly anticipating the arrival of my new (cheap) grey flannel suit. I would not deign to pay such a meagre price for a suit if it wasn't L.L. Bean Signature. I have a major brand bias when it comes to shopping. If this was an H&M suit, Express, anything like that I would walk right by. But if Alex Carleton's beardy little mitts had anything to do with it I can make an exception and by a cheap suit. Plus, I did spot it on Valet and they seem to have reviewed it pretty favorably and their prices certainly vary so I know they're not simply promoting the lowest common denominator. Below is a screen cap from Valet.

Two button, peak lapel, working button on the sleeve and a size 36. Will let you know how it all shakes out...